Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-01-26
The Distinguished Physician,
Scientific Analysis His Character From chronological
Standpoint.

DR.. j. S. Curtis, whose portrait appears
herewith, is ct present extensively adver-
tised to the people of Dallas and sur
rounding country as physician, surgeon
and specialist, in the cure of certain
chronic diseases. His claims to the con-
fidence and patronage of the public are
set forth in numerous testimonials, press
notices, etc, and as far as these evidences
of his character are to be taken as true
he comes well recommended. But the
best evidence of skill in his protested
business, trade, profession or pursuit, is
that given by the psychological develop
ment of the claimant, be he physician or
blacksmith, lawyer or mechanic. In the
presence of the expert phrenologist the
DISCUSSES of life fall to the ground, the
charlaten is exposed, the clumsy operator
COMPOUNDED and the true m -rit of charac-
ter possessing value appreciated.
The following facts regarding DR.. Cur
It's were developed after careful plreno-
logical examination made at the Grand
Windsor hotel on Monday, January TO-,
1887, by Prof. William Windsor. DR..
Curtis, as will be inferred from he per
trait above, is dark compleXioned, pHf.
possessing gentleman OF portly appeats
ance, slightly above medium height, and
weighing 1876 pounds. His hair is slightly
tinged with gray il the regions of the
temples, and the temperature of the from
tai region is high, deH5tBssgreat activity
of the intellectual lobe of the brain. He
is American born, being 3. native. of Cape
May, n. j., a graduate msCincinnati Col
Of pf
1878, and shows unmisteksale evidence of
having travelled extensively and devefaped
the faculties most useful in ths.demaBds
of his profession. -. y.
well-proportiaaed body is surIneunt-
ed bYa head "a inches in basiar cir6aIsz
ference, ssd measuring lG inches across,
the crown. $Ehi5 measurement indicates
brain Of unSeual size, aGd the develop
mentS being symmetricak with quality
combining strength, delicaeg and respon-
siveness, well nourished by astrong vital
ity, the conclasion;is warranted that he is
capable OF vast amount of brain labor
in any profession fatHhich he may see fit
to devote himself. ~
DR.. Curtis, however, Possesses the de-
velopment peculiar td.the fdeaf phy sician.
1t would have been Moral wTonafor him
to sacrifice his pre-sminent abilities in
this direction to any osher callihg.@s Hts
temperament IS strong Bilious-Fft
combining tenacity, executive and ine,
tellectual force with Strong nutritive
powers, warm sympathy, kindness and
socia! qualities. q
The occipitsl region is largely devel-
oped, and his strong Arnativeness and
PhiloprJgenitiveness eDablehim to obtain
in a remarkable degree the eentidenCe OF
women and children. To sdeh patients
he has msgnetics presence, inspiring
hope and confidence, whfca is an abso
Lutte necessity In the treatment of all
classes of personss and does more good
than medicine. Babies and children of
delicate sensitive Organization will re
quently submit to- an operation at his
hands passively where less magnetic
practitioner would lad an inability to OPP
crate through the nervousness of his pa
tient. N
The Doctor is not wanting il Self-Es-
TEEN. His head rises high in the region
of Firmuess; ~SsH-Esteem and Approbat
ivenessIand ne has towering ambition
and desire to lead. Hetwinno accept
q subordinate position in any calling, and
will spare no pains to secure tue knowl
edge necessary to lead:ss He
has rather wide head ~ in
the region Of Combativeness, 'tsnd
delights In, overcoming obstacles and
climbing over distractions. He hss the
courage to undertake a difficult opera
ton, and wiilzEet shrink back from diff
culties. His head is moderately devel-
oped in the region OF Caution. He does
not fear consequences, but the organ is
sufficiently developed to suggest pru-
dence His acknowledgements is largely
due to the developmentsof the Perceptive
faculties He sees danger much quicker
han ordinary men, and avoids it through
the action of intellectual faculties, but
does not hesitate through the element of
fear.
He will spare no expense to obtain
anything which will be likely to advance
his professional interests. HIS small
Secretiveness causes him frequently TO
be- too frank, confding and trustful. He
believes everybody honest until they are
proven otherwise, often to his cost
His head rises high III the coronial re-
gion showing a good development of
moral organs. Self Esteem prompts him
to place a high estimate upon himself,
gives self-respect and dignity and would
cause him to be above mean, petty &C
lions. He is conscientious, has large
degree Of Firmness, and a full develop
ment of Spirituality and veneratton, He
demands reason Tor everything, and
would refuse to accept anything as dog
ms unless satisfactorily proven TO his in
-ellect.
The width and height of the forehead
above the temples show large imitation.
Constructiveness and Ideally. These fac
llties combine with the large preceptive-
ness to give mechanical knowledge and
skill In operating. His forehead pro-
ects heavily over the eyes, and he has all |